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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 1,074.66 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 1,074.66 and 457.11 is: 685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 1,074.66 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/1,074.66 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 1,074.66 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 491,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,237.83/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.19

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